accustom
Translation
to accustom, to familiarize
Examples
It takes time to accustom yourself to a new job.
It takes time to accustom yourself to a new job.
His eyes took a while to accustom to the dark.
His eyes took a while to accustom to the dark.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./oneself)) ((to sth./-ing)) to make (sb./oneself) familiar with (sth.) It takes time to accustom yourself to a new job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: familiarize, habituate; Antonyms: estrange
Etymology
From Old French 'acostumer', from 'a-' (to) + 'costume' (custom).
Memory Tips
Think 'add a custom'. You are adding a new habit or custom to someone's life.